This presentation was originally given on June 14, 2017, at the Pediatric Grand Rounds at Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware.

Learning Objectives

By participating in this unit, participants should be able to:

• Describe how medications cross into breastmilk, and general principles for determining safety of medications used during breastfeeding
• Discuss recommendations for breastfeeding in the immediate postoperative period and when opioids are used for a short period of time

Format/Medium

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Nemours designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

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To receive credit for this unit, view the presentation. It will take approximately 53 minutes to complete. When you have finished, complete the post-test and evaluation. Upon scoring at least 70% on the post-test and completion of the evaluation you will be able download your CME/CE certificate.

Clinicians who are not physicians will be provided a certificate of completion to submit for credit in accordance with their state nursing board, specialty society, or other professional association.

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